Nittany Track and Field is a non-profit
club for boys and
girls ages eight through eighteen.The
club’s main objective is to foster a positive, fun and supportive
atmosphere
for kids to develop athletic skills and personal growth through the
sports of
track and field and cross-country.Coaches work with kids of all ability levels in two
programs.Track and
Field, which runs from early May
through mid-July, includes sprints, jumps, hurdles, throws and middle
distance
/ distance running.Cross-country,
which
runs from late August through mid-November, is focused on distance
running.Practices
typically are held
Monday – Thursday from 6:15 to 7:45 p.m.

The club offers opportunities for high
school students to
earn Community Service credit by assisting the NTF coaches with
instruction and
organization.The
NTF Community Service
program is open to all students.Those
considering future study in elementary and secondary education,
kinesiology /
physical education and athletic coaching, among other fields, will find
the NTF
program particularly useful for gaining applied experience while making
an
immediate, positive contribution in a fun, no pressure environment.The NTF program offers
flexible scheduling
commitments.